Hello and thank you for the reply. I have not read the recommendation (I simply do not know yet how to navigate this forum). I will definitely do so. Yes, we placed the layout on top of the rug (unfortunately did not know how delicate the system is). But did not run much At all. No pets.

Hi everybody!

We just bought our beginner HO set and a week later are facing a problem.  The engine started stalling. I cleaned the tracks with rubbing alcohol and the part of the wheels that I could reach. But the problem persists. Please help!